Okay-- I mentioned before I have become a bit more "impulsive" than normal lately-- not sure why-- 

After doing bills today-- i do need to do another *update* on that-- our grocery budget it a bit tight due to some other impulsiveness (cherries, blueberries--etc...not planned for)... my grocery budget is a bit tighter than normal--

Well while I was getting my shower-- I thought-- Why not try some of those TRUE "HARD TIME" menu plans and follow it 100% (or close) and see how they work....

So for THIS week-- I am going to be following:  Menus for Moms- Meals for Hard Times- Menu for $20-30!!

Next week I will be following:  Hillbilly Housewife $70 menu

Then...  the ALDI FOOD MENU PLAN

and Lastly-- (unless I find some more) I will be following this one...Food Stamp Challenge - Eating Local Foods   I can't wait for this one--I won't be using Food Stamps-- but the dollar amount is my GOAL.

***** Please note I did check with Jason and let him read them over FIRST--- I wouldn't do something so "extreme" with out his okay....His reply-- "oh we can do it-- we can do it IF we want to-- we just have to be disciplined"  ********

I'm going to get a few items today-- and I will BE BACK to post how it goes--  
Not sure if I should post daily or at the end of 7 days???  Would I bore with you with daily updates???

One change I know I am making is I will not be doing the "sour dough" thing---I will instead each morning be following this recipe--Whole Wheat Bread-- in the bread machine each morning.

** Know of any other great menu plans already laid out for "TIGHT BUDGETS"?  I'd love to see em' and maybe try em'!!

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Posted by Annemarie

A week's menu for $30...that's almost unbelievable! I would love to try this menu just to know that we can do it if necessary. I don't know what the future may bring and it is always good to be prepared.

If you can (meaning that you aren't too tired or busy) I would love to read daily reports.

~Annemarie

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Posted by AprilLD

I am a RGT member and was browsing your diaper system and thought I would read your blog. I like the idea of a cheaper menu, going to check it out.
thanks
btw I am mommy25lambs on RGT

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

Wow, that menu for hard times looks awesome! And you know what? Just having a PLAN will relieve so much stress! And it is great that your hubs in on board. :-)

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